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HUA HIN

Hua Hin is 200 kilometres south of Bangkok and famous as a beach resort town.  This area is famous for the high contingency of the Thai royal family.  They were the first people to set this location onto the map, as the original seaside destination in Thailand.  The beach is around 5 kilometres long and a good place for sunbathing, snorkelling, swimming, playing golf, visiting spas, cave and waterfall exploring and the beautiful national parks. 

HISTORY
In 1834 much of the area surrounding Hua Hin was struck by severe droughts, as a result farmers moved south and found Hua Hin, with its white sandy beaches and rows of rocks.  In 1921 the first hotel was built, the Railway Hotel, now the Sofitel.  The current King, Rama VII enjoyed the area so much he built a summer palace at Hua Hin.  He named this palace the Wang Klai Kang Won, meaning place far from worries.  This palace is now the full time residence of His Majesty the King of Thailand.  Prince Krom Phra later built a group of palaces at Ban Laem Hin, called the Sukaves, he was also the first person to name the beach next to his palace Hua Hin.

In 1949 Hua Hin became a district and the most popular beach resort in Thailand.

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS
HAT HUA HIN
The Hua HIn beach is 3 kilometres long, before hitting a rocky peninsular, where there is a Buddhist temple on the cliffs.

HUA HIN RAILWAY STATION
Arguably Thailands most beautiful railway station, this wooden building used to be a royal pavilion.  After some difficulties, it was rebuilt in 1968.

NIGHTLY STREET MARKET
This market allows travellers to witness local culture at its best.  There is bountiful shopping, local cuisine and endless atmosphere.

KHAO TAKIAP
Khao Takiap is a hill located 14 kilomtres from the Hua Hin town.  There are several Buddhist temples and panoramic views form the top.

NAMTOK PA LA-U
60 kilometres from the Hua Hin town centre is this 11 tier waterfall.  Located within a lush forest, there are various beautiful birds and butterflies floating around.

SPIRIT HOUSES OF BRASSIERE BEACH
This beach is home to a local myth regarding a fisherman’s daughter who was torn into pieces as she was desired by too many men.  When she was killed her breasts fell into the water and until this day locals hang brassieres to the spirit house and pray for good luck.

WAT HUAY MONGKOL
Wat Huay Mongkol is 8 kilometres from Hua Hin and was commissioned by the Queen of Thailand as a monument to the monk Luang Phor Thuat.  Luang Phor Thuat was famed for his miracles and the statue that lays inside this monument is the largest in Thailand. 

There are many interesting place to visit in Hua Hin, but there are also many activities offered in town and on the beach.   These include fishing, eco-cruising, kite-boarding, fitness, martial arts, elephant camping, Thai massage, spa, cooking courses, trekking, walking, cycling, diving, snorkeling, creative arts, water sports, pony-riding and golf.
Some tourists also go to Hua Hin and learn something like Thai cooking or Thai boxing.
CHAWENG BEACH
Chaweng Beach is located on Koh Samui Island and covers a large portion of the islands north east coast.  The beach is easily the most popular and beautiful in Koh Samui and often succumbs to seasonal overcrowding.  This includes deckchairs, vendors, masseurs, jet-skis and crowds of people.

100 metres back from the sand of the beach is the small town, with several luxury and budget resorts.  At night time the beach road becomes packed with pedestrians, preparing to enjoy an excellent night out.  The international tourist trade has made for a multitude of restaurants and bars, including American fast food outlets like Starbucks and McDonalds.  There are cocktail bars, pubs and massive nightclubs to dwindle away your nights until early into the morning.  The main street for nightlife is the Green Mango Strip.